A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Nick Barrus, South High School (OH), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/2B Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Mature, athletic frame, strong build Delivery: Athletic, simple, athletic balance point Arm Action: RH. On line with landing, good arm speed FB: T76, 74-75 mph. H 3/4 delivery, fairly straight out of the hand. T1888, 1790 average rpm. SL: 66-67 mph. Average slider, 11/5 clock work T2026, 1942 average rpm. CH: 70-70 mph. T1879, 1798 average rpm.
1/19/25
Nick Barrus, South High School (OH), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/2B Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Mature, athletic frame, strong build Hit: RHH. Open to close stance, long stride, big leg kick active hands, 62.9 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 266' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. low 3/4 slot, long whippy follow through Defense: Solid body positioning and footwork, range suggests CIF profile
1/27/24
Nick Barrus: RHP/SS, (2026) Willoughby South High School, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound athletic build. (60.4 mph bat speed average). (17.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is quick efficient, exhibits a rotational swing plane and good extension on his finish. In his round he found lots of barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Fluid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 79 mph; had in control footwork, firm hands, and a quick exchange. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Used athletic slot and a short arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable capable on the mound, showed good arm speed, also used a short arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a low athletic balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 2028; Avg 1940).
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Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Mature, athletic frame, strong build
Delivery: Athletic, simple, athletic balance point
Arm Action: RH. On line with landing, good arm speed
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. H 3/4 delivery, fairly straight out of the hand. T1888, 1790 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Average slider, 11/5 clock work T2026, 1942 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. T1879, 1798 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Mature, athletic frame, strong build
Hit: RHH. Open to close stance, long stride, big leg kick active hands, 62.9 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 266' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. low 3/4 slot, long whippy follow through
Defense: Solid body positioning and footwork, range suggests CIF profile
Nick Barrus: RHP/SS, (2026) Willoughby South High School, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound athletic build. (60.4 mph bat speed average). (17.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is quick efficient, exhibits a rotational swing plane and good extension on his finish. In his round he found lots of barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Fluid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 79 mph; had in control footwork, firm hands, and a quick exchange. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Used athletic slot and a short arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable capable on the mound, showed good arm speed, also used a short arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a low athletic balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 2028; Avg 1940).